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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Science, Technology, Research, Sharon Oosthoek, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Who We Are and What We Do

Weed in the Water: How does cannabis use affect our freshwater ecosystems?

by Sharon Oosthoek January 22, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, News, PFAS, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Wisconsin lawmakers poised to adopt restrictions on firefighting foam

by The Associated Press January 21, 2020
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Chicago, Illinois, Latest News, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Science, Technology, Research, Sharon Oosthoek, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Chemical Hitchhikers: Great Lakes microplastics may increase risk of PFAS contaminants in food web

by Sharon Oosthoek January 17, 2020
Posted inDrinking Water, Forever Chemicals Featured, Latest News, News, PFAS, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

PFAS News Roundup: Public input in Michigan, bans on firefighting foam, legislation won’t pass Senate

by Ric Mixter January 15, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Groundwater Contamination, Minnesota, News, Protect, Region, Resource, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Minnesota court rejects major permits for PolyMet mine

by The Associated Press January 14, 2020
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Interview, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Science, Technology, Research

Consumers Energy Foundation continues its funding for Great Lakes Now’s coverage and programming

by GLN Editor January 6, 2020
Posted in2019 Featured Post, About Great Lakes Now, Article, Authors, Great Lakes Now's Year-End Posts, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Sandra Svoboda, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Lakes Now: Our 2019 look back and our 2020 look ahead

by Sandra Svoboda January 3, 2020November 9, 2025
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Lightfoot’s Actions on Environmental Campaign Promises Are Off to a Slow Start

by Better Government Association December 9, 2019November 9, 2025
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Authors, Habitat Restoration, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Erie, Natasha Blakely, News, Ohio, Protect, Region, Series Episode, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Great Black Swamp: Drained centuries ago, DNR and Ohio organizations look to bring some of it back

by Natasha Blakely October 28, 2019
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Books, Authors, Art and Music, History and Culture, Interview, News, Protect, Recreation and Tourism, Sandra Svoboda, Who We Are and What We Do

‘Million Little Lessons’: Author traverses the Maumee River to learn its history and understand environmental issues

by Sandra Svoboda October 25, 2019

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